Twelve Pages Congressional Idiosyncrasies
A House of Representatives debate over the Bland free coinage bill is criticized for time-wasting squabbles over parliamentary points rather than merits. The piece notes party-line shifts and the tendency to judge issues by partisan gain, not abstract reasoning. It ends with a satirical if absurd suggestion that even basic arithmetic might be bent to the silver issue.
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Committee On Rules
Pluto
Crick
Galapagos Islands
Uncle Sam
South Seas
Builders' Exchange to Discipline City Architects Cites Public Impact
A report claims the Builders' Exchange intends to discipline two city architects and notify nonconforming architects to secure patronage from members. The piece argues this shift would redefine building contracts and supervision, highlighting the contractors’ supremacy over architects and owners’ interests.
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Builders’ Exchange
Exchange
The Jingo Cult in England and Bogus American Claims
A column condemns London Times for printing fake American letters claiming the US will strike at Britain. It notes signatures like Brigadier General Winter and Captain a Thirty-eighth Pennsylvania as fictitious, cites prior exposure in Pigott case, and argues such forgeries inflame war fever, warning of dangerous Tory aims.
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London Times
United States
Great Britain
Winter
Pennsylvania
Chile
Pigott
Scott
John Bull
John
Salisbury
War talk by ministry would overwhelm election defeat
A terse remark suggests that a ministry discussing war for election purposes would be overwhelmed by defeat. The statement frames political rhetoric as detrimental to campaign strength, highlighting cautious messaging amid electoral pressure.
Debate on Monopolies and Government Grants in Park Transport
The House weighs an inquiry into government monopoly grants citing Yellowstone Park Association and a transfer of transport rights to a Montana Republican named by Russell B. Harrison. The piece questions executive favoritism and asserts the need for principle behind public domain monopolies.
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House
Nee
Interior Department
Yellowstone Park Association
Park
Montana
Russell B. Harrison
Congress
Russell Harrison
Remarkable family ages near Warrensburg Y
Enumerators record unusual demographics with a 54 year old grest grandmother a 33 year old daughter and a granddaughter who is a mother under fifteen with her child living. The note contrasts state population growth with urban wealth in New York and proximity to Spanish embassies in Purops.
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Warrensburg
Y. Y
Onan
New York
Purops
Weather Prophet Foresees March Storm Across Nation
A new weather prophet in the West predicts a great storm crossing the country around mid March. Farmers are urged to plan spring plowing near his second forecast. The piece also notes Republican movement progress and political speculation in Pennsylvania.
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Derisen
Citywide protest as Bell rate dispute reaches Philadelphia
The war over excessive telephone charges spreads from New York to Philadelphia where a Bell company request to lay conduits prompts a protest by the Trades League Builders' Exchange and allied groups. They urge councils to curb rates, arguing public franchises create monopolies and demand government regulation.
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New York
Philadelphia
Bell Company
Lee
Trades League
Builders’ Exchange
Sullivan cites race and justice in pointed political jabs
A fragmentary 19th century critique references Joan L Sullivan and Peter Jackson, mocking discrimination and political posturing. It notes satire on Western civilization progress, whisky control, Easter attire, and a dig at a representative voting against constituents while praising aggression.
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Joan L. SuLlivan
Peter Jackson
Impeccable Timing Marks Poets and Politicians Tonight
An impartial observer notes that both the ex Speaker and the current Speaker are consuming public time with pointless wrangling. The piece suggests this is the season of license and urges poets to take full advantage of it.
Princeton grocers retaliate against student cooperative club
An opinion piece denounces Princeton grocers and boarding-house keepers for resisting the University Club’s plan to obtain groceries and supplies at lower, cooperative prices. It claims the boycott aims to force high profits on students, warning against monopolistic behavior and praising free competition as consumer protection.
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Princeton
University Club
New York
Princeton Grocers
Navy manpower hopes in Secretary Tracy’s outlook
Secretary Tracy expresses optimism that current shortages in the navy will yield stronger future capabilities, arguing that despite being worse off now, gains will come as men are recruited and trained for naval service.
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Tracy
Vancouver Island Defenses Debate in Commons
In Parliament yesterday a debate on fortifications costs for Vancouver Island emerged. The Canadian Government’s promises remain slow to fulfill, and a motion to speed Esquimalt defenses failed without a vote. The note cites recent Yokohama shooting as evidence against perceived Western cultural superiority.
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Vancouver Island
House of Commons
Esquimalt
Pertinent Personalities in Historical Note
Mrs Cocerett the Senator's wife chosen Regent for Missouri of the Daughters of the Revolution. Secretary Blaine to resume duties soon at the State Department. Nasir and Mrs Noble visit St Augustine and plan return next Monday. Farryt trains singers of African descent for grand opera. Whipple of Minnesota taunts about tarpon in Florida. Kate Freup cites Washington Easter gift to gardener. Admiral Jurien noted as witty salon figure in Napoleonic era. Grand Duke of Hesse reported drying and marrying Mme Kalomine. William Wier Henry of Richmond claimed as Virginia history expert and possible Patrick Henry descendant.
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Cocerett
Missouri
Daughters of the Revolution
Blaine
Department of State
Nasir
Noble
Augustine
Fla
Re. Farryt
Parepa
Rilsson
Loces
Bishor "Whifple
Minnesota
Florida
Kate Freup
George Washington
Philip Bater
Admiral Jurien
Napoleon III
France
Taz Grand Duke of Hesse
Mme
Kalomine
William Wier Henry
Richmond
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Freestyle Democratic clash at Blair County convention
Dissatisfied Democrats clashed at the Blair County Convention in Hollidaysburg as supporters of both the County Committee and a dissident faction fought on stage. Chairmen Burke and Conrad attempted to restore order while sheriffs and constables intervened.
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Artoona
W. Fisk Conrad
Hollidaysburg
Burke
Conrad
Opera House
Wnre
Charles B. Adams
Geauuibees Adherenta
Digan
Harmony
Thomas H. Greevy
A. Y
Tes
EPR ET Ieee
DincGLerY Accuses Alternating Course in Ongoing Debate
The remarks show Ms. DincGLerY asserting a continued distinction between her current path and the approach taken by the previous government. The dialogue reflects a persistent disagreement on strategy and leadership.
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Ms. Dincglery
La Cearina At Alvin Treads Flawed Yet Ambitious
Rhea stages La Cearina from Scribe at the Alvin Theatre to mixed effect. Olga charms but overall acting lags. William Harris as Peter the Great dominates a flawed cast. Sets and costumes appear artistic, but the company fails to fully realize the play’s dramatic possibilities.
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Rhea
Peter Tiare
Sapieha
Ehho
Sapiha
Olga
Aineanester
Mensikof
Ble
Bete
Lan
Mademoiselle
Czarina
Admira Bnt
William Harris
Peter the Great
Russia
Willard Delights Pittsburg in The Middleman at Duquesne
In a Pittsburgh Duquesne Theater curtain call, E Willard's performance as The Middleman, His Cyrn Blen arn, the potter, draws rare audience affection. The cast includes Blenkarn and Chandler with Carleton and Batty delivering clever turns. the play runs the week except Thursday when Judish features.
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Willard
Middleman
Cyrn
Pittsburg
Duquesne Theater
Compoor
Blenkarn
Boyce Carleton
Jos Chandler
Cane
Natural Gas Burns Brightly At Bijou Theater Revival
A full Bijou Theater crowd roars for the revival of Natural Gas a farce with Donnelly and Girard as highlight stars their new son and business gain quick favor May Howard the vaudeville favorite also wins audience praise The German variety delivers fresh music and lively performances keeping the show bright and popular.
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Bijou
Donnelly
Girard
May Howard
Mack
George Harpy
Minnie Oscar Gray Presents The Old Oaken Bucket
Minnie Oscar Gray and her trained dogs performed in a revival of The Old Oaken Bucket at the house yesterday. The sensational climaxes drew hearty applause from a crowd limited only by the building’s walls. From Seats to Saturday Vesper Bells will Fen.
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Minnie Oscar Gray
Will Fen
Night at the Grand Opera House Highlights Comedians
A fragmented review notes the absence of principal comedian Satan last night and promises a performance tonight. It praises the Leonine woman at Harry Davis' Museum, the Night Owls at Harry Williams' Academy, and the overall fine variety in the show with standout praise for Krao. A St Paul dispatch reports a marriage at the Metropolitan Opera House involving O'Dell Williams and Zennide Vislaire with witnesses and local connections.
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Satan
Grand Opera House
Harry Davis’ Museum
Cool Burgess
Night Owls
Harry Williams’ Academy
Krao
St. Paul
O'Dell Williams
A. M. Palmer
Alabama
Metropolitan Opera House
The Shade of a Telegrapher at a Seance
In Millersburg Ohio a northern city séance reported mysterious rap responses from a supposed telegraphic shade. An expert operator claimed to read messages and warned he had not lived right, causing a young woman to faint. The tale centers on a deceased friend who was an operator.
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Millerssure
Youn
Central American Brews Barillas Poised to Leave Guatemala
The report notes Barillas known as the Beaten President appears likely to depart Guatemala amid political tension. On March 7 the Pacific Mail steamer San Bigs docked in San Diego, marking the first mail ship under a new system. No additional cargo or passenger details were given.
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Pacific Mail
San Bigs
Panama
San Diego
Carthagena
Jaroh
San- Juan
NUPTIAL KNOT Divorces Spark Queer Matrimonial Episodes
The article outlines a string of divorce cases beginning with Miss Hate Landis and Leaton D Sperry in 1875 and followed by Albert Babcock and others. It notes separations, remarriages, and relocations across Colley Township and nearby areas.
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Lexaxtom
James Starkwea
Wilken
Phelan
Hima
Lane
Colley Township
Kate
Colley
Babcock
Buffal
Butler Beaten In Indorser Suit Over 12000 Note
Boston March 7 Special General Ben F Butler loses a legal suit to Prescott National Bank of Lowell over a 12500 note dated June 13 1886. Indorser Butler is liable for the note after discounting it and protest for non receipt. The court awards face value plus accrued interest, totaling over 16000 and Butler plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Bostom
Ben F. Butler
Prescott National Bank
Lowell
A. 5
Woodworth
Harry H. Hale
General Butler
Monel & Boston Brothers
Jolynk
Supreme Court
Mysterious ghosts exposed by passing street car wheels
Fragmentary report describes window breakage on a Pittsburg street caused by small missiles from a passing street car. Police and insurers are baffled as witnesses claim a pebble whizzes past heads and penetrates behind, with speculation about a supernatural influence on the car's wheels and roadway gravel.
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New York
Pittsburg
Forces to Open Round Valley Reservation to Settlers
Military orders send a company of infantry and cavalry to Round Valley Indian reservation in Mendocino county tomorrow. Government plans to open the land for settlement amid many locator filings.
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San Francisco
Round Valley Indian Reservation
Mendocino County
Justice Van Brant Deliberates In E. M. Field Case
New York March 7 Justice Van Brant may declare Field sane or insane or submit the question to another jury or appoint a lunacy commission. If Field is ruled insane and committed questions arise regarding civil arrest orders.
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New York
van Brant
E. M. Field
Field
van Brunt
Very Foolish Mayor Sentenced in Allegheny City
The Philadelphia Times reports a former Allegheny City mayor, Wyman, was sentenced to pay costs and three months in county jail. The piece questions his judgment and knowledge of charter laws, labeling him a very foolish mayor.
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Philadelphia Times
Allegheny City
Wyman
Knave
First Foreign Goods for the Fair Arrive
The first entry of goods for the World's Fair arrived at the Custom House today. Ten cases of antiques came on the steamship Clari from Port Limon and were filed for exhibition.
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Firat
Custom House
Port Limon
Reed urges Indian education amid red peril claim
The Chicago Herald notes Congressman Reed suggests educating Indians while declaring they are now more thoroughly red than the rest of the population, reflecting prejudiced views on loyalty and assimilation.
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Chicago Herald
Congressman Reed
Sunday Open at World’s Fair Sparks Wide Debate
A wave of editorials argues for Sunday hours at Chicago’s World’s Fair. Supporters say open access aids workers and the public, while opponents fear moral backlash and saloon influence. Many papers call for liberal, enlightened policy and rest on Sabbath doctrine.
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New York
Uvar
Worcester
National Sabbath Union
Chicago
Kansas City Journal
Lees
Boston Herald
Philadelphia Record
Tume
Patti and society guests flock to New Orleans events
The piece details Miss Louise Beaudet amid Patti, theater crowds, and a colonial reception by the Young Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society at Emory M E Church New Orpheus Hall. It highlights Patti’s backstage antics, the popular tableaux, and praise for living pictures by Miss Ida May Abel and others, with a push for missionary fundraising.
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Mina M. Squires
Atlemen
Ida Hughes
Pearl Abel
Emma Squires
Lyda Simonds
Adel Ayers
Ada Pierce
Clara Squires
Bertha Bohannan
Annie
Charlotte Jefferis
Ida May Abel
Ella Bailey
Cora Wallace
Margaret Holland
Fannisie Marie Lydie
Carrie Crossman
Claribel Abel
Bessie Woolstair
Annie Kelly
Ida May Able
Morris Hughes
Ada Ayers
Met Cine
Clarabel Abel
Curious Condensations From An Antiquated Curiosity Jar
A scattered digest notes strange facts and anecdotes from science and history. It cites giant grasshoppers in South America, brain weight correlations, mortality rates by marital status, eel venom experiments, a 15th century Englishman who died by overeating, and odd measurements in animals. It mentions aluminum myths, magnesium properties, and long Malay butterflies. It also lists Paris personal crisis reports for 1991 231 with suicide and homicide figures.
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South America
Shropshire
England
Australia
New Ys
Eads Bridge
Paris
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